Infrared imaging is a technology that helps our inspectors locate issues not visible to the naked eye.
Thermal imaging reveals surface temperature variations that along with our Thermal Imaging Certification training, allows us to interpret the images to help identify problems in the structure, insulation, moisture content, electrical system, and air leakage in the building.
We feel so strongly of the importance of a thermal imaging scan, that we now include thermal imaging with every home inspection at no additional cost.
Thermal imaging helps us to identify and document such things as:
It is important to note that although a thermal camera is very beneficial during a home inspection when used by a properly certified home inspector, these cameras do still have limitations as they read surface temperature at the time of inspection; outdoor temperature can affect those readings. The technology works best with larger variations between indoor and outdoor temperature. Thermal cameras also require an unobstructed view to work properly therefore cannot inspect behind furniture and/or belongings.
Thermal imaging reveals surface temperature variations that along with our Thermal Imaging Certification training, allows us to interpret the images to help identify problems in the structure, insulation, moisture content, electrical system, and air leakage in the building.
We feel so strongly of the importance of a thermal imaging scan, that we now include thermal imaging with every home inspection at no additional cost.
Thermal imaging helps us to identify and document such things as:
- ELECTRICAL FAULTS
- OVERLOADED AND UNDERSIZED CIRCUITS
- CIRCUIT BREAKERS IN NEED OF IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT
- MISSING, DAMAGED, AND/OR WET INSULATION
- HEAT LOSS AND AIR INFILTRATION IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, WINDOWS AND DOORS
- WATER AND MOISTURE INTRUSION
- ROOF LEAKS
- STRUCTURAL DEFECTS
- ENERGY LOSS AND EFFICIENCY
- DAMAGED AND/OR MALFUNCTIONING RADIANT HEATING SYSTEMS
- UNKNOWN PLUMBING LEAKS
- OVERHEATED EQUIPMENT
It is important to note that although a thermal camera is very beneficial during a home inspection when used by a properly certified home inspector, these cameras do still have limitations as they read surface temperature at the time of inspection; outdoor temperature can affect those readings. The technology works best with larger variations between indoor and outdoor temperature. Thermal cameras also require an unobstructed view to work properly therefore cannot inspect behind furniture and/or belongings.
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